The ultimate foundation crack fix that actually works! WINNI
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- Опубликовано: 3 май 2023
- In this video, we'll show you how to repair a basement wall crack using the Sika Crack Repair Kit. Basement wall cracks can be caused by water damage, soil shifting, or aging, and can lead to bigger problems if left untreated.
The Sika Crack Repair Kit is an easy-to-use solution for repairing basement wall cracks. It includes all the materials you need to fix the crack, and the process is simple and straightforward.
We'll take you through the steps of repairing a basement wall crack with the Sika Crack Repair Kit, so you can get your basement back to being dry and secure.
Follow along with us in this video, and learn how to fix basement wall cracks with the Sika Crack Repair Kit.
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Don’t forget to post the finished product to see what it looks like. 👍🏼great job
I used to work in an structural engineering firm and we'd use sika products when we needed to do a crack repair project. Works well although when it came to foundations, we had to be more thorough. Usually we'd have them excavate the back side as well to make sure the cracks weren't all the way through, check for water leakage, etc. Suggest repairs, etc. Saved a lot of older buildings in the downtown LA area doing this as well as around all of LA. Most of these buildings were constructed back in the early 1920s.
what is your opinion using Hilti epoxy result ?
I've got a 1914 house in Chicago where the previous owner did a patch job 25ish years ago. I love these old homes/buildings.
So worth saving. There's just no f'n way one is going to build new and have it be as high quality unless you have massive $$, even then . . .
Would have liked to seen the job after 48 hours. Thanks for the video
Oh man this video saved my ass. I just noticed a vertical crack in my foundation and was shitting my pants thinking I’ll have to have the whole thing redone.
I had a decent size one but decided to hire a foundation professional contractor to fix it. They charged me $1200 to fix the crack and add a moisture barrier to it. The epoxy they injected is rated like 8000 psig, so it is much stronger than concrete. I haven’t had an issue since then.
@@afa6361hi where do you find that person ?
@@afa6361how's the wall holding up? I might need this kind of repair also
This is a nice repair system!
I would check if foundation needs any repair first, and then fill the crack.
Saw same product on this old house looks like it works! Need to do this to my basement
I have previously;
• thoroughly clean the cracks
• resurface the inner face of the crack creating a semi smooth surface
• cut a piece of garden hose, slice it vertical, tuck in the crack with vertical opening facing exterior
• hydraulic cement or something over the hose and crack
• drill into the floor through the pad accessing the drain tile. Allowing the water to flow in a controlled manner.
Horizontal cracks are an entirely different story. I learned this years ago being that you CANNOT STOP WATER only try to direct the flow. wondering if anyone else is familiar with this technique. Good video. Thank you for your time and efforts.
It would be better to use injection packers and make sure the sealant penetrates to the outside of the foundation for larger cracks/failures.
Then address the exterior and redirect the water away from the foundation if possible.
The system he is showing here is the same principal, as the injection material will penetrate through the wall.
Your idea will let the water seap under the floor and could cause other issues unless there is a french drain or some place for the water to go.
Wish you had also shown how to remove the black plastic.
I am totally using ya idea and yet I watched so many videos but yours is so clean imagine I almost called American dry basement
Nice quick video, thanks.
I'd suggest getting a vacuum attachment for the grider. I have one on for the angle grinder and one (built in) for the Milwaukee M12 3" cut-off saw that I use for lathe and plaster walls. Works great. That fine dust can/will go everywhere for days.
Love it! Short, simple & to the point. Great video!
This is exactly what I needed to do. Now I have 2 questions one what if there is a crack in the outside do you do the same thing after you dig a hole. 2nd question I have a leak coming from where the wall meats the floor and it doesn't leak too often but would I be able to just seal the inside or would I need to to the outside
Pretty good video, but you should have at least held up the box better and explain the products you're using and what that secondary thing you're squirting in with the hose is. (Please don't take this as hostile)
Was that the same material, or a secondary material to take up any voids.
I'm a contractor and I'm going to have to do this in about a week or two clients own. Looks like a decent product . Sika usually has top-notch products.
Hey 👋 buddy I never saw that type of thing before were you put those plugs on the wall and push stuff in there I bet that is strong 💪..good video buddy 👍 👏 👌 😉
Love your video style….. thank you!
*WINNI* Bravo well done, thank-you sir for taking the time to show us how it's done. I've been looking for a solution for the 2 cracks I have in my foundation. GOD Bless.
You have to dig from outside ,seal it with a blue sealer,then blueskin wp ,then foundation wrap dmx ag
Yeah you need to widen it and use the grease fittings that require drilling so it protects the outside wall too
What would you use for a garage if you have multiple larger cracks
Loved the high-speed time-lapse video. Well done. Thank you.
Can or should this be applied outside of house to crack??
Thank You! 🙏What kind of green gun do you have for squeezing epoxy at the beginning? 🙏For much smaller crack Matvey foundation company gave estimate 2800$ and described exactly the same process. Material is max 150$. And why chipping concrete with grinder to make bigger crack? To get more epoxy there? 🙏 Thanks. I have no one to help me and no choice but to try it. Need to keep elderly mother and dog is save home. Otherwise have to move…
So my place has a room that was extended so where they extended is now cracking will this work
Great video! Can't find in any stores.
Is there a part 2 for this video?
Will this work for exterior corner of foundation?
Geez...you work FAST!!
Bon travail et beaucoup de créativité
Do I need to dig out the other side before i use this ?
Hi, so far I have seen so many videos about fixing cracked walls and I like yours the best. May I ask where did you buy all the tools from? Hope to hear from you with many thanks.
Good video. The link to the product says out of stock. Where else can I purchase this kit. I did a search but am not finding the box you used. thanks
Did you do the after video ?
If the crack continues through to the exterior, should we do the same treatment outside? Or do we seal outside first before using this product?
My experience has seen this fluid seal the entire crack. You just need to make sure it is filled.
What if its in a corner? I have new foundation meeting old foundation, the seam has a leak
Hello,how was after you done,it’s stop leaking,plz reply me winni
I'm wondering what you used the 2 of them
Can this work on the floor foundation in a townhouse? Can someone please respond ASAP please. I’m remodeling a townhouse and found a crack across the room today. Thank you I’m advance 🙏🏾
Does this work on horizontal cracks?
Thanks for the video - I plan on doing similar repairs to my Dad's old 1948, which has cracks in foundation due to improper plantings ( already removed the bushes).
You will need to make a video about the caulking gun. 💕
I have done many crack repairs but I use Water Plug (more near color of concrete). Embed small tunes as you go. Sets immediately. Use use LV or low viscosity epoxy. Sets overnight. Grind off. Practically invisible. Even bonded topping slab that curled off the original.
CLEAN WORK, NICE JOB. ARE YOU USING SOME SORT OF AN ELECTRIC GREASE GUN?
Would this technique work for the garage floor also?
Just get it epoxied!
is this kit discontinued? i checked the link, the website, and google; i can't find it for sale
please tell me where you get sikadu crack repair kit for concrete and masonry i see you do that job i love to lean how to but i dont where to get the kit .
What is the product you used?
Kevlar strap sealed on with epoxy inside and out if needed. Bullet proof and waterproof . Kevlar ‘s tinsel strength is like 100 x stronger than the concrete itself . One and done.
How do you know how much expoxy you are squirting into the crack??
Dope knowledge here:)
Hi is there any place to actually buy the kit because it’s sold out everywhere and literally can’t find it after searching nonstop even on the sika website !!
Hey, thanks for the vid, wondering if there is any sort of indication when each injection point is full?
You start at the bottom and when the nipple/tube above has some poly in it you know it is full and move up one.
As shown here you start at the bottom, however what isn’t shown here is when the next tap above starts dripping you move up to that one and so on.
How much are they paying you ? That stuff is garbage.
@@michaelroberts2813 I did three cracks in my poured foundation walls 25 years ago and still leak free.
@@michaelroberts2813Do you have any bad experience with it?
How do you take out the inserts after 48 hours?
First video I have watched that had really good prep work which is important if you want this to work. I have one question thou. How do you prevent the epoxy from oozing out of the crack on the outside?
I think the soil on the outside will be compacted enough to stop it from going anywhere and I think some foundations have a plastic wrap on it.
I wish we could have seen the epoxy from the outside above the window.
I imagine the rest underground would hydrolock with the soil, wouldn't be hard to overfill the cavity.
Do the black plastic bits have 1 way valves in them?
Are you supposed to make sure the liquid come back out to make sure the crack is completely filled?
I seriously wish I knew this...
I had a few cracks repaired on my foindaton wall and it has been 3 years and there has been no sign of any water entering through the repaired cracks. I had a contractor do the repairs.
My house is only 4th year now but it has a wide long crack wall. Also the floor is sinking I don't trust anyone who want to solve the problem. Any advice with this?
where to buy the kit you use?
cool video
You can skip the two steps grinding the crack and spraying it out. At each port entry drill into your foundation 4 inches this will get the sealer in deeper to your foundation you may want to seal the outside crack as it will flex and seal the outside.Also this product works the best if you put just a small shot of water into your port before you inject it it actually will activate it.Used this products and others sealed many foundations never had a issue in 30 years.
What is the name of the adhessive ?
Amazing
Why there is usually cracked from window ……?? Can you explain
Are you using a power caulk gun? Is that a thing??
Where can I get that kits??
Where can I buy this product?
Why don’t we have this kit in Australia 😩
How to tell when to stop ?
Where i can get that kit?
How long are you supposed to let the outer epoxy sit before you inject the bonding epoxy into the crack?
My box says 16-24 hours just realized
My contractor did a similar process but instead used plastic tubing, so when he injects the wall, we know it is full as it runs out of the upper tube. He used pencils he cut to stop up the holes. When done everything stays in place including the now glued ports. The wall is just put over it. Usually there is some type of insulation which creates that much of a gap no matter what. I like this method but couldn't see how anyone would know the fluid has filled the entire void. Note he did some many years earlier with the exact same process and they are holding strong.
Side note this saved me thousands over the other estimates for repairs.
Ah ha, i get the idea, cool...makes sense.
Nope! Been there, done that. Temporary. ALWAYS, repair on the side where the water comes from. More expensive? Yes. Works, 100 %.
I think it would be better to start injection from top first so that paste can flow down inside under force of gravity.
Home Depot no longer sells this. Thanks for the video.
Do you know who does I try home depot today?And you are right they could not help me
This is a temporary fix. I can't help to have noticed that you didn't wait when injecting the epoxy until it came out of the lower port and then close that port off before proceeding to the next above. I'd be concerned that I didn't have the crack completely full. Did I miss something?
Have you ever heard about video edition ....
I used hydraulic cement 20 yrs ago. Takes half the time and has never leaked.
Hydraulic cement didn't stop the leak.
You mean Ordinary Portland Cement? How do you apply it into the cracks?
@@dodyh657 I can't remember the brand as it was 20 years ago and given to me by a friend but it was made for foundation cracks. I chiseled out a v-groove and pushed it into the crack simply with a small trowel. As it cures it heats up and expands (although almost unnoticeable) into the crack. Look for hydraulic cement. It should be available at your local big box store.
Free is price for that tractor. But your most watched video was that dozer what dumpster Dave purchased from Andrew Camarata
How can you tell if the epoxy is even spreading through out the crack
How do you prevent the epoxy from hardening in the mixing tube? I used a similar product. By the time I went from outside to inside the house, the mixing tube was rock hard. Couldnt use the rest of the product because no one sells the attachable mixing tube. Horrendous oversight not selling those things.
Great video...I would like to try this product but cannot seem to find it available. Any ideas?
Not enough PPE when cleaning out the crack. ALWAYS use a dust collector and full respirator when grinding concrete, especially in an enclosed area. Silicosis is no joke, and can take years to manifest.
Used a claw hammer and screwdriver to clear it out. And the fact he didn't use helical bars shows this as a snake oil cure for a structural problem. Completely facile.
That entirely depends on what caused the crack in the first place. If it is a static crack then this IS a structural repair. The original strength is restored. The bond strength of the epoxy is greater than the tensile strength of the concrete. If it is dynamic it may crack again in another location, adjacent to this. ( the same thing often happens when you “ pin” a dynamic crack with helical bars) Epoxy injection has been used for structural repairs for decades. After the Loma Prieta earthquake,dozens ( probably 50 or more) commercial and landmark buildings in the San Francisco Bay Area were structurally repaired with epoxy injection ( as specified by structural engineers) and are still structurally sound almost 35 years, and many earthquakes later. Companies with epoxy injection experience were in very high demand. It has only fairly recently come to the DIY market. There are strict formulas for the distance ports have to be spaced, based on wall thickness and specific epoxy used, to insure full penetration of the epoxy through the wall. I would be skeptical of the method when installed by a novice. Structural engineers very often specify epoxy injection for structural repairs. Again depending on what caused the cracking. Often, using “ helical bars” offers no real advantage. There is often already a grid of rebar running through the crack. Adding more, many times, is totally unnecessary. Many factors determine whether “pinning” is necessary.
It seems more a bandaid fix than a true repair. Chiseling and using a mortar/concrete mix inside and out, then a sealer/waterproofer on the outside would be more of a proper fix.
Then one really needs to know why this happened to begin with. Yes settling but is something wrong with the bed it sits on and will it continue to sink. Here you do a quick fix and state now we can frame a wall which will cover it up where it can't be seen to know if it actually gets worse or not until their is major issues.
The reason I bring that into light I was looking to purchase my neighbors house and only today saw a 1/2" to 3/4" crack on one of his foundation walls, basement concrete floor several cracks long and 1/8", one area there is a really bad separation where part of the floor is sinking and the other part looks to have risen and it is a 2" difference. The cracks had been filled previously when they were smaller and that may have worked for a bit but not a fix. I haven't been in his basement for about 12 years but when I had been none of that was there.
Now I have to weigh what has to be done to fix and the cost of that fix to decide if it is worth buying the home or not. Mind you will be keeping the home we are in but rent to purchase next door to our Sons.
WODDY WOOD PECKER LIVES AGAIN
HEY IS CANELO DOING CONSTRUCTION NOW ??😂
Where can you purchase this kit? Home Depot, Lowe's?
Did you ever find it? I tried home depot today. And they did not have it. I have not tried lowes yet
What’s the cost of this to have it done by someone yourself ? Or someone who knows how to do this ?
I had a crack done recently by a firm..$700, I'try the other crack by myself.
Gawd - is there no easier way to do these repairs?!
The best way to fix this would be to excavate the outside foundation wall and repair the crack from the outside AND inside. BUT if you don't have access to the outside for whatever reason or just don't want to put in all that effort (and money), then I would use a large grinder and try to grind out about 2" width by 5" deep section of the foundation and use HYDRAULIC CEMENT to fill it. Hydraulic cement is waterproof. Sika products are more for walls and floors that do not have static water pressure pushing water into the wall like a sidewalk or above ground concrete wall.
Hopefully no one follows your advice regarding hydraulic cement. Hydraulic cement is harder than your wall. They will expand and contract at different rates, causing micro cracks and future leaks. Water behind the hydraulic cement will also soften the wall concrete and cause separation between the two.
A proper 2 part polyurethane epoxy injection will fill the crack from top to bottom, inside to outside. The polyurethane will flex with the wall and you won't have water intruding into the wall softening it. No need to dig it up and fix it from the outside
I made a living fixing cracks that people filled with hydraulic cement. I didn't catch the name of the products shown in the video. But it wasn't a high pressure injection, it didn't look like a 2 part cartridge and I didn't see it flow from one port to the next. So, I'd bet this ends up leaking sometime in the next 5 to 10 years.
I was thinking the same thing. Now they're all stuck in with epoxy
Excellent from pakistan
Who carries this ?
how long is that guaranteed for great vidio. My name is vinnie but one of my buddies calls me Winnie ha can pronounced the v too funny
Never use your chisel as a screwdriver 😂
You cant fix a crack from inside. It has to be addressed on the outside where the hydrostatic pressure is originatiing.
What everyone needs to understand with vertical cracks is, the poured wall is 12-18 inches thick. If it cracked there ain't a thing that'll mend both sides of cured concrete together. This is only a patch job and this will not withstand the test of time. Both exterior and interior need drilling rebar, a form dropped into the ground that reaches the top of the wall, bracing is required. This is the only method i see that'd actually work. Problem is good luck selling a 3500-5k job for a crack. 100% why this method is sold
Where are poured foundations that thick? Here in Michigan they are mostly 7 in. thick with the occasional one around 8.
@@truthhurts1754 new jersey, more north than South. Even then the same thing applies.
Wish he had explained what he was doing while doing it.
great job but why use that stupid spreader they give you?
Since I have the worst luck in the world, the crack in my foundation is directly behind my boiler, which gives me no room to work or see anything.
Hie you fix
I'm at home depot now,they couldn't help me
Bandaid fix, the foundation should have been fixed on the outside first, the water will work its way in eventually